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Where possible, use ¹ú²úÔ­´´-owned and managed computers. This helps ensure that institutional security tools and configurations are in place for real-time threat prevention, detection, and incident response.

• If you are using a VUIT issued and managed computer, the tools and configurations are already in place and you don't need to take additional action.
• If you are using a computer that is supported by departmental IT, VUIT is working with your IT group to ensure protections are in place. If you have questions, contact your departmental IT.
• If you are using a computer purchased with personal funds and/or that is not supported by VUIT or other technical group, you are responsible for its security. See the BYOD Standard to find out more about your responsibilities and what securities must be in place. Or consider to onboard your device for central VUIT management.

If you need a secure computing environment, SRC may be for you. This is a scalable cloud server in AWS that can be customized to your specifications and has security already built in.

SRC may be a good use case for labs that need to quickly comply with security requirements or that need the flexibility and dynamic nature of the cloud. It may not be a good use case if external collaborators need direct access or multiple users need simultaneous access.

One method of securely transferring files is by using portal download. Use OneDrive to securely exchange files with collaborators or sponsors by giving them login access to files in OneDrive. .

Another method is by sending an encrypted email. Find instructions here.

Secure destruction helps ensure that electronic equipment and/or the data on them are irrecoverable when no longer needed. This is sometimes required by sponsors at the end of a project (e.g., Data Use Agreement), but is recommended for all regardless of requirement. Learn more about destruction and sanitization here.